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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1030/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,729 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Marywood than Concordia University Chicago ($36,430.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Marywood ($18,832 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 36.6% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,762 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 13% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($28,401 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 22 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Marywood? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marywood and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Concordia University Chicago (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,100)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/